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December 9, 2008

Behold, the Scorpion Hydrogen Supercar

CARS - To the right is the future of supercars... it is a hydrogen supercar called the Scorpion.

The Scorpion from Ronn Motors in Texas is the noticeable exception to all the gasoline-powered Supercars with their 24-inch wheels and chromed exhaust pipes. Unlike other hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles that convert hydrogen into electricity to juice an electric motor, the Scorpion uses an electrolysis process the company calls "H2GO."

Essentially, water is zapped with electricity in order to create a hydrogen gas that is then pumped into the engine. Ronn uses a 3.5-litre Acura V6 as a base and claims the car will achieve diesel-like fuel savings – or 20 to 40 per cent better fuel economy – with lower emissions. The car effectively runs on water and a tiny amount of electricity.

The Scorpion costs $176,000 US, but produces 400 horsepower and goes from 0-to-100 km/h in approx. 4.1 seconds (about the same as a Ferrari or Lambo). Driving range? Superior to a normal supercar and refilling is as simple as plugging the battery in once in awhile and filling up the tank with water.